Anton Walbrook
Biography
Adolf Anton Wilhelm Wohlbrück was born on November 19, 1896, in Wien, Austria, and died on August 9, 1967, at the age of 70. He was an Austrian actor who settled in the United Kingdom under the name Anton Walbrook. He was known for acting, with 55 known credits. Before settling in the United Kingdom, he was a popular performer in Austria and pre-war Germany. In 1936, he left Germany out of concerns for his own safety and subsequently established a career in British cinema. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the original British film of Gaslight, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes, and Victoria the Great, in which he played Prince Albert.
Career overview
Adolf Anton Wilhelm Wohlbrück was born on November 19, 1896, in Wien, Austria. He was an Austrian actor who settled in the United Kingdom and used the name Anton Walbrook. Before moving, he was a popular performer in Austria and pre-war Germany. In 1936, he left Germany out of concerns for his own safety and subsequently established a career in British cinema.
Walbrook is perhaps best known for his roles in a number of notable films. These include the original British film of Gaslight, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes, and Victoria the Great, in which he appeared as Prince Albert. Throughout his career, he accumulated fifty-five known credits as an actor.
His life spanned from his birth in late autumn of 1896 until his death on August 9, 1967, at the age of seventy. He remains recognized for his transition from a successful continental career to becoming an established presence in British film.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- Robert und Elisabeth (1966)
- Der Arzt am Scheideweg (1963) as Sir Colenso Ridgeon
- Laura (1962) as Waldo Lydecker
- Venus im Licht (1960) as Herzog von Altair
- I Accuse! (1958) as Maj. Esterhazy
- Saint Joan (1957) as Cauchon - Bishop of Beauvais
- Lola Montès (1955) as Ludwig I, King of Bavaria
- Oh... Rosalinda!! (1955) as Dr. Falke
- On Trial (1954) as Grégoire Waremme
- Le Plaisir (1952) as Narrator, German version
- German Film Award (1951) as Self
- Vienna Waltzes (1951) as Johann Strauss (Vater)
- La Ronde (1950) as Raconteur - le meneur de jeu
- König für eine Nacht (1950) as Count von Lerchenbach
- The Queen of Spades (1949) as Capt. Herman Suvorin
- The Red Shoes (1948) as Boris Lermontov
- The Man from Morocco (1945) as Karel Langer
- Information Please (1944) as German Major
- The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) as Theo Kretschmar-Schuldorff
- 49th Parallel (1941) as Peter
- Dangerous Moonlight (1941) as Stefan 'Steve' Radetzky
- Gaslight (1940) as Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook)
- Sixty Glorious Years (1938) as Prince Albert
- Victoria the Great (1937) as Prince Albert
- The Soldier and the Lady (1937) as Michel Strogoff
- The Rat (1937) as Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat'
- Port Arthur (1936) as (as Adolphe Walbrook) Lt. Boris Ranewsky
- Port Arthur (1936) as Boris Ranewsky
- The Czar's Courier (1936) as Michael Strogoff
- Michel Strogoff (1936) as Michel Strogoff
- Allotria (1936) as Philip
- I Was Jack Mortimer (1935) as Ferdinand 'Fred' Sponer
- The Student of Prague (1935) as Balduin, der Student
- Regine (1935) as Frank Reynold
- Gypsy Baron (1935) as Sandor
- The Gypsy Baron (1935) as Sandor Barinkay
- The Switched Bride (1934) as Charles
- The English Marriage (1934) as Warwick Brent
- Masquerade in Vienna (1934) as Heideneck
- Georges et Georgette (1934) as Robert
- A Woman Who Knows What She Wants (1934) as Axel Basse
- Don't Be Afraid of Love (1933) as Helmut Höfert
- Victor and Victoria (1933) as Robert
- Waltz War (1933) as Johann Strauß
- Right to Happiness (1932) as Kapellmeister
- Baby (1932) as Lord Cecil
- The Five Accursed Gentlemen (1932) as Petersen
- Three from the stamp office (1932) as Max Binder, Arbeitsloser
- The Pride of Company Three (1932) as Prinz Willibald
- Trapeze (1931) as Robby
- Das Geheimnis von Schloß Elmshöh (1925)
- The Secret of Castle Elmshoh (1925) as Ihr Sohn Axel
- Martin Luther, His Life and Time (1923)
- Wüstenrausch (1923) as Lord Burton
- Marionetten (1915) as Zirkusdirektor
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What movies or TV shows is Anton Walbrook best known for?
Anton Walbrook is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Saint Joan (1957), Lola Montès (1955), Oh... Rosalinda!! (1955), On Trial (1954).
When and where was Anton Walbrook born?
Anton Walbrook was born on November 19, 1896 in Wien, Austria. They passed away on August 9, 1967.
How many credits does Anton Walbrook have?
Anton Walbrook has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1923 to 1966.
What is Anton Walbrook's background in cinema and television?
Adolf Anton Wilhelm Wohlbrück was born on November 19, 1896, in Wien, Austria, and died on August 9, 1967, at the age of 70. He was an Austrian actor who settled in the United Kingdom under the name Anton Walbrook. He was known for acting, with 55 known credits. Before settling in the United Kingdom, he was a popular p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Red Shoes (1948) as Boris Lermontov — aged about 51
- Le Plaisir (1952) as Narrator, German version — aged about 55
- La Ronde (1950) as Raconteur - le meneur de jeu — aged about 53
- Lola Montès (1955) as Ludwig I, King of Bavaria — aged about 58
- On Trial (1954) as Grégoire Waremme — aged about 57
- Saint Joan (1957) as Cauchon - Bishop of Beauvais — aged about 60
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